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International perspectives, lifelong impact
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A Conversation with Julie R. Gralow, MD
The International Student House of Washington, DC is delighted to welcome Julie R. Gralow, MD, for a visual presentation Beyond Borders: A Career in Global Oncology and The Power of Partnerships, Advocacy, and Collaboration, followed by Q&A. Dr. Gralow will provide a firsthand account of lessons learned from a career focused on building global oncology partnerships, using examples like the USAID-funded Ukraine Breast Cancer Assistance Project and the Fred Hutchinson-Uganda Cancer Institute Program. The discussion will detail how these collaborations laid the groundwork for creation of the Women’s Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network (WE CAN) in Eastern Europe/Central Asia and East Africa, mobilizing breast and cervical cancer patients as partners in improving cancer care. Dr. Gralow will also highlight efforts to enhance global access and quality of cancer care, support key World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health initiatives, and cultivate the next generation of oncology leaders throughout the world. Finally, Dr. Gralow will look ahead to future efforts, including the 2025 UN High-level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and the push for a Global Cancer Fund.
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at 6:30 PM (ET)
Ella Burling “Great Hall”
Doors open at 6:00 PM, program starts at 6:30 PM
Business Casual | Reception to follow
Live stream via Facebook Live will begin when the program starts.
About Julie R. Gralow, MD
Dr. Julie R. Gralow is Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She is a breast medical oncologist and Professor (emeritus) of Medical Oncology and Global Health at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Gralow is the former Executive Officer for Breast and Lung Cancer and Vice Chair of the Breast Cancer Committee for the US NCI-funded SWOG Cancer Clinical Trials Network. She is committed to improving quality of life for cancer patients, and is co-Founder of Team Survivor Northwest, a non-profit aimed at helping female cancer survivors improve their health through fitness and exercise, and the Women’s Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network (WE CAN) to support cancer advocacy and education in low- and middle-income countries.
Please RSVP no later than September 4th.
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About the International Student House of Washington, DC
International Student House of Washington, DC, a non-profit organization in the heart of Washington, DC, promotes inter-cultural dialogue, encourages life-long connections, and fosters global citizenship by providing an exceptional residential experience to a highly diverse international community of graduate students, interns, and visiting scholars.
We strive to be the model international community and our mission is “soft diplomacy” at its best. Our resident scholars gain a unique cross-cultural experience at the House that helps prepare them for future leadership roles and to take on global challenges. The House instills a spirit of international cooperation and the open exchange of ideas that fosters global citizenship. We lay the foundations for long-term and long-distance global relationships that are realized when scholars return home to their countries.
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